Annual Dress Revue Contest Winners at the 1940 Indiana State Fair

The Blue Ribbon winners at the Annual Dress Revue Contest gather for this group photo. The girls represent the finalists from 89 counties and 6000 dresses that were entered in preliminary contests. Left to right: 1st row: Ann Thornburg, Randolph Co.; Phyllis Williams, Wayne Co.; Evelyn Pahrman, LaPorte Co.; Marilyn Osmon, Daviess Co.; Joan Maxine Sharpe, Sullivan Co.; Jeanette Paulin, Perry Co.; Alice Beringer, Rush Co.; Betty Miller, Morgan Co. 2nd row: Mary Lou Boyd, Boone Co.; Dorothy Ellen Mitchell, Clay Co.; Jacqueline Flecker, Posey Co.; Dorotha Martz, Dekalb Co.